NH Santo Stefano, Turin

Advantages: good food
Disadvantages: a large chunk of dodgy immigrants

...I went to Torino last year and was disappointed. It has deteriorated, in my opinion. There were quite a lot people from North Africa around, and most of them looked quite dodgy. The town is still a rich town, mainly thanks to the industry of cars. I like very much the mountains around Torino, which are never too far away. I can give you a couple of good addresses to eat, if you happen to be there. you can try the self-service restaurant "La Grangia" in Via Garibaldi 21. This is a very popular place, especially at lunch, but the queue is never too long and the food is very good, and the choice wide. A 3 course meal will cost you £5 including a small bottle of wine!. otherwise try "Ristorante Peppino" in Via Mercanti 7. A full dinner will not cost you more than £10... Read review

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Advantages: Fabulous food, fabulous people, fabulous city
Disadvantages: None

...Being my first trip to Italy I was very excited about the prospect of good food, good wine and of course good sights. Considering that I first thought that I was being asked to go to Truro in Cornwall imagine my delight when I discovered it was actually Turin, Italy (Geography isn’t a strong point of mine). I was only in Turin for 2 nights so only got a taste of the area, but it left me wanting more. ********* History of Turin **************** Describing Turin is not an easy task; the city is known for its cold, greyness and large industries. On the other hand, it is also a fascinating, interesting city. It is a city of charm, rich in historic monuments with the entrepreneurial spirit of a place in continual economic growth. It is very ordered, I was told this is because it was built to an urban plan from the roman period with linear... Read review

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Advantages: A town to discover
Disadvantages: new to tourism

...Turin is a regal, baroque toy. Of the early life of this town you can still see the two gates of the roman 'castrum'fortified village): one is the Porta Palatina the other is barely visible because was merged in the Juvara's Palazzo Madama. Of the medieval life only one complete (half abandoned) house. The real soul of this town is the essential baroque of the Savoia dinasty. If you want the look and feel of a XVII-XVIII century town, please, visit Turin. When the Savoia Family (the future kings of Italy) moved from Chambery (France) to Turin they trasformed the little town in a great exposition of their greatness. They call this architectural project 'theatrum sabaudae' the theatre of the Savoia. They build a major Royal Palace in the centre of the town (Palazzo Reale in piazza Castello) and another in the Parco del Valentino... Read review

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